New Releases by Bob Temple

This book gives a brief history and description of the geographical highlights of Grand Canyon National Park.

Describes the events leading up to the battle between Santa Anna''s Mexican army and Texas volunteers at the Alamo and how that battle helped to shape the future of America.

A bag of diamonds is missing from the jewelry store, and Jimmy, with his super-snotty schnozz, saves the day.

Tom, Willy, and Grace plan a surprise for their Mom while she is out -- painting their rooms.

Explores Badlands National Park in South Dakota, introducing its geography, wildlife, climate, trails, and history.

Explains how Jimmy''s allergy helps solve a crime.

Willy, Tom, and Grace want to surprise Mom by helping her out. But why is there smoke coming from Mom''s ears?

In 1492, explorer Christopher Columbus set foot on a large island in the Caribbean Sea that he called Hispaniola. Four years later, his brother Bartholomew founded the New World''s first permanent European settlement there. Now called Santo Domingo, the busy port serves as the capital city of the Dominican Republic, a beautiful land of white-sand beaches, luxuriant vegetation, and cascading waterfalls. Located on the eastern two-thirds of Hispaniola, about 575 miles (925 kilometers) southeast of Florida, the Dominican Republic features fertile valleys and tall mountains that yield the country''s major exports of sugar and coffee, as well as nickel and gold. Although much of the population is poor, a rapidly growing tourism industry offers hope for a bright economic future for the Dominican Republic. Book jacket.

Named for the Indian word meaning "high ground," the mountainous country of Haiti is the second-oldest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere (surpassed only by the United States) and the world''s first black republic. African slaves created the nation in 1804, after revolting against the colony''s French government. Located on the western third of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, Haiti is one of the world''s poorest countries. Most of its 7 million inhabitants depend upon farming to feed themselves, yet years of large-scale cutting of forests and subsequent soil erosion have devastated the land. Political unrest continues to contribute to the country''s troubles, as its government seeks to address problems ranging from environmental degradation to substandard health care to widespread poverty. Book jacket.

Located along the northeast coast of South America, Guyana is the only English-speaking nation on the continent. Most of the country''s one million people, the majority of whom are of East Indian, African, or mixed descent, live along the swampy coastal plain in the north. This tropical land of sugar plantations, settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s, received its name from the Indian word Guiana, meaning "land of water." Later a colony of the United Kingdom, it gained independence in the 1970s. Despite the country''s fertile land and rich mineral deposits, Guyana is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. Its major exports of sugar, bauxite, and other crops and minerals leave through ports in the capital city of Georgetown. Book jacket.

A biography of the man responsible for mass producing the automobile in the early part of the twentieth century.

An introduction to the land, plants and animals, people, history and culture of the Bahamas.

Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related topics. Absorbing historical photos, helpful time lines, detailed glossaries, and a resource section for further research will draw kids back to these books time and again!

Offer a child a ticket to explore a new world! Each title covers one fascinating nation and vividly portrays its key features--from rugged mountains to tropical beaches, from ancient ruins to bustling streets. Students take a private journey with full-color photo essays, plentiful maps, a native-language word list, and fascinating details about each country''s food, special celebrations, and pastimes. Sources for further research, including Web sites, are especially useful for reports.

Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related topics. Absorbing historical photos, helpful time lines, detailed glossaries, and a resource section for further research will draw kids back to these books time and again!

This series of sixteen titles depicts in both text and pictures the unique challenges that faced many of our various ethnic groups as they came to the New World. Each volume is indexed and contains a bibliography featuring books and Web sources for further information.

Describes the physical characteristics of Shih tzus and discusses how to care for them as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics of Siberian huskies and discusses how to care for them as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics of Jack Russell terriers and discusses how to care for them as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics of Pugs and discusses how to care for them as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics of Chihuahuas and discusses how to care for them as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics of Scotties and discusses how to care for them as pets.

A brief biography of Shaquille O''Neal.

A short biography of the Minnesota Vikings star wide reciever.

There''s nothing quite like the thrill of watching a sports hero pushing his or her talents to the limit. Your students can savor that excitement again and again with these well-written, easy-to-read biographies of Sports Superstars. Perfect for reluctant readers, these inspiring stories tell of athletes who combine determination with hard work to make their dreams come true. Vivid action photos and exciting descriptions bring kids closer to some of the greatest heroes in sports history.

There''s nothing quite like the thrill of watching a sports hero pushing his or her talents to the limit. Your students can savor that excitement again and again with these well-written, easy-to-read biographies of Sports Superstars. Perfect for reluctant readers, these inspiring stories tell of athletes who combine determination with hard work to make their dreams come true. Vivid action photos and exciting descriptions bring kids closer to some of the greatest heroes in sports history.

A brief biography of the Cardinals'' first baseman who broke Roger Maris''s home run record by hitting 70 homers in 1998.

Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.

This comprehensive guide explores the many dimensions of America''s national pastime. Sportswriter Bob Temple teaches readers about the game from its illustrious history to the Internet fantasy leagues cropping up all over the Web.

Introduces the history, geography, people, and customs of Saudi Arabia.